• Family Medicine Physicians
  • Health Science
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 217,200
    $167,247 range bar $488,700
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Moderately Growing
  • Family Medicine Physicians diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

What do they typically do

  • Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients
  • Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury
  • Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers
  • Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as needed
  • Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary
  • Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history and examination results
  • Advise patients and community members about diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention
  • Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition

Number of Jobs

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Job Growth +0.8%
Job Openings 6

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Education & Training

  • Education

    Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.
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Private Training Programs
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